How will this process affect permitees (individuals operating under range or other permits, including individuals gathering firewood and other products from the forest)?
A permit is required for gathering special forest products, including firewood, from National Forest lands. Currently the standard firewood permit does not allow motor vehicles off existing roads that are open to the public, unless otherwise specified. Travel Management planning will make no change in that policy. If necessary, a forest product permit may allow for motorized access to specific locations not identified on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). Other types of permits such as for range allotments or other special uses may authorize motorized access to specific locations not identified on the MVUM. These would be considered written authorizations and are one of the exemptions under the Travel Management Rule.
